Watching Movies with My Pastor

24 Watching Johnny Tremain with My Pastor Released by Disney in 1957, Johnny Tremain is based on Johnny Tremain, the classic historical novel by Esther Forbes, which won the 1944 Newbery Medal. Set in Boston during the years leading up to the American Revolution, the story follows young silversmith apprentice Johnny Tremain, whose promising future is shattered by a devastating hand injury. As he s...

This month on Watching Movies with My Pastor , we enter the arena to revisit the 1987 cult classic, Masters of the Universe! Masters of the Universe (1987) may not be a perfect movie, but it remains an earnest and entertaining fantasy adventure filled with memorable characters, practical effects, and one of the greatest villain performances of the 1980s. For a Watching Movies with My Pastor discus...

This month on Watching Movies with My Pastor , we enter the arena to revisit the 1995 cult classic, Mortal Kombat! Join us as we discuss one of the most beloved video game movies ever made, from its unforgettable techno soundtrack and martial arts action to its themes of courage, temptation, sacrifice, and the battle between good and evil. We’ll talk about: The surprising success of the film Behin...

This month on Watching Movies with My Pastor , we are doing a combined experience with The Fandom Nexus Retro Show Podcast. We’re sitting down to watch the classic Andy Griffith military comedy, “No Time for Sergeants” while we’ll discuss “The Andy Griffith Show” over on the Nexus. It’s sure to be a good time all around as we discuss the good natured Will who is just trying to do right by everyone...

This month on Watching Movies with My Pastor , we take a Thanksgiving road trip with Steve Martin and John Candy in John Hughes’ heartfelt classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles . From malfunctioning airplanes to burned-out cars and frozen motel rooms, Neal and Del’s misadventures deliver some of the funniest moments of the 80s — but they also carry powerful lessons on patience, friendship, compas...

Who ya gonna call? 👻 This week on Watching Movies with My Pastor , we’re firing up our proton packs and diving into the 1984 classic Ghostbusters ! Join us as we talk about the film’s legacy, humor, and surprisingly thoughtful look at belief, teamwork, and responsibility. There’s more spiritual depth here than you might expect from a movie full of ghosts and gadgets! So grab your Ecto Cooler, tun...

This week on Watching Movies with My Pastor , Phillip introduces Jeremy to the underdog football comedy Necessary Roughness (1991)! 🏈 It’s Jeremy’s very first time seeing it, so you’ll get unfiltered reactions, lots of laughs, and the usual pastor’s perspective on the heart of the story. #NecessaryRoughness #MoviePodcast #ChristianPodcast #WatchingMoviesWithMyPastor #FaithAndFilm #UnderdogSportsM...

This week’s episode takes a fun detour from the movie screen to the gaming screen as Heather continues her adventure in Final Fantasy VII Remake ! 🎮✨ We pick up right after the exciting train ride into Midgar and follow her through the Sector 7 slums as she teams up with Tifa. From meeting the locals to tackling a couple of side jobs, Heather gets a firsthand look at why Final Fantasy VII is suc...

It's the movie that made the whole world afraid to go back in the water. This week, Jeremy and Pastor Phillip dive into Steven Spielberg’s Jaws —the original summer blockbuster that redefined suspense, storytelling, and sharks! We explore behind-the-scenes stories, the troubled production, iconic performances, and the groundbreaking score by John Williams. Plus, we take a deeper look at the Bi...

With Pastor Phillip away again, Jeremy invites a very special guest—his wife Heather! In this unique episode of Watching Movies with My Pastor , Heather experiences the world of Final Fantasy VII Remake for the very first time. From the explosive opening to Cloud's dramatic leap onto the train with Avalanche, we discuss first impressions, iconic characters, and music. Whether you're a long...

This week on Watching Movies with My Pastor , we’re taking a detour from cinema and stepping into one of the most mind-bending video games out there: The Stanley Parable . While Pastor Phillip recovers from knee surgery, Jeremy teams up with his wife Heather for a first-time playthrough of this quirky, philosophical, and sometimes confusing narrative game. With unexpected choices, a snarky narrato...

Val Kilmer was a great actor with charisma and comedic timing. In memory of the first film I saw where I really took notice of him, we’re going to watch 1988’s Willow from Lucasfilm! Magic, prophecy, and reluctant heroes. In this episode, we watch Willow —a high fantasy adventure with surprising messages about courage, identity, and trusting a higher calling. #Willow1988 #FantasyMovies #FaithAndFi...

Snow White is bombing in the box office, but we remember the hit that was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs from 1937. Let’s watch it! Disney’s first animated feature holds more than just charming dwarfs and a poisonous apple. We take a closer look at Snow White to uncover lessons about purity, vanity, and kindness in the face of evil. #SnowWhite #DisneyFaithTalk #ChristianMovieDiscussion You have o...

Gene Hackman has passed away. What better time to watch him in one of my favorite roles than as Lex Luthor in 1978’s Superman. Pastor Phillip is a huge Superman fan, so this promises to be a fun one! Remember, the regular podcast is shorter than the actual movie. Patrons and RedCircle exclusive members will get full length episodes! It’s truth, justice, and the Gospel according to Clark Kent! Past...

With February just around the corner, what better time to sit and watch the classic 1993 comedy, Groundhog Day with Bill Murray. And this time it’s not only Jeremy and Pastor Phillip, but Jeremy’s wife Heather sits down to watch! Remember the basic audio podcast is shorter than the movie length as I cut out parts when we aren’t talking! How many second chances does it take to get life right? In Gr...

Time to watch one of my favorite movies, 2002’s Spider-Man! You have options to hear just the audio of us with a few clips from the movie, here the audio of the entire movie (patrons and redcircle exclusive members) and of course I have video available on YouTube and an exclusive video for patrons of Patreon! With great power comes great podcasting! Pastor Phillip and I revisit Spider-Man (2002) a...

With the holiday and weather situation, we haven’t gotten to watch a movie this week, so my wife joins me in playing the LEGO Harry Potter collection video game! Video is available on our YouTube channel with Patrons able to view and listen with the sounds of the game! My wife and I dive into the whimsical world of LEGO Harry Potter . It’s playful, puzzling, and perfect for fans of both magic and...

We watched Scrooge starring Albert Finney, a musical take on A Christmas Carol . Between the catchy tunes and heartfelt performances, we found lots of biblical connections about redemption, generosity, and the condition of the heart. #Scrooge1970 #ChristmasMovie #FaithAndFilm Like the podcast? Leave us a review, please! https://lovethepodcast.com/67053eb58017b96cf2e84ed7 Subscribe to the show here...

Pastor Phillip is still healing from his knee surgery, so I'm back with my wife Heather playing Final Fantasy. This time she attempts to destroy reactor 5 and meets my favorite video game character of all time, Aerith. While Pastor Phillip was out recovering, my wife joined me for something new—her first time playing the original Final Fantasy VII ! We gave voices to the characters, laughed a...

While Pastor Phillip was out recovering, my wife joined me for something new—her first time playing the original Final Fantasy VII ! We gave voices to the characters, laughed a lot, and even uncovered surprising emotional themes beneath all the pixels and turn-based battles. #FinalFantasyVII #RetroGamingPodcast #FirstPlaythrough Like the podcast? Leave us a review, please! https://lovethepodcast.c...

Just in time for Halloween, we watched Disney’s classic take on The Legend of Sleepy Hollow . With Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman, and that wonderful narration by Bing Crosby, it’s spooky fun with a touch of reflection on fear, pride, and self-control. #SleepyHollow #DisneyClassics #ChristianMovieDiscussion Like the podcast? Leave us a review, please! https://lovethepodcast.com/67053eb58017b...

Pastor Phillip and I discuss the Peanuts gang in their first full-length animated feature. From spelling bees to spiritual lessons about perseverance and identity, A Boy Named Charlie Brown gives us plenty to talk about—and more than a few laughs along the way. #Peanuts #CharlieBrown #FaithBasedPodcast A classic animated film from 1969 is the first of 4 animated features released to theaters. This...

This is actually part of a podcast episode we did for the anniversary of this film on The Fandom Nexus. This was a 'proof of concept' or sorts for the launch of this show! We take a trip to Tim Burton’s dark and gothic Gotham as Pastor Phillip and I revisit Batman (1989), starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. We talk heroes, villains, and what makes Batman such a lasting icon—plus, w...

Join lifelong friends as we watch classic and meaningful films through a faith-based lens. In “Watching Movies with My Pastor,” first-time viewer Jeremy and Pastor Phillip explore the themes, values, and cultural impact of beloved movies—one episode at a time. With honest reactions, biblical insight, and a touch of nostalgia, this podcast brings together film appreciation and Christian reflection....